Corrie - The Nation's Street

[BigSister]

yay ^_^
and nooooooooo jed run awayyyyyyyyyy

[Scarlett.]

I wonder if he survives?

[Magic]

Originally posted by Chewy
Originally posted by Samuel
when do the tiles on mollys house go? Never lol, they tried last year, but it brought the brick work off:laugh:

Oh haha. I remember reading here, I think, that they were going to be sold for Charity or something.

Thats a shame.

[Scarlett.]

lol yeah, whoever thought them bricks looked nice must have been mad (arVera)

[Marsh.]

There doing a lazy job of hiding Carla's bump. lol

And i keep expecting Martha to turn into evil Phyl from Bad Girls

[Scarlett.]

haha, Carla's only there 'til Friday now

I wonder what Martha is all about though?

[BigSister]

She gives Ken a gift next week

[Scarlett.]

A gift?
What sort of gift? :laugh:

[serensilver]

i read some spoilers in my tv mag today i would post them but dont know how to do the scoll over thing! and dont want to spoil it for anyone!! :sad:

[Scarlett.]

It's the morning after the night before and Becky (Katherine Kelly) is hung-over after her engagement celebrations. Jason (Ryan Thomas) is keen to talk wedding plans but it is clear that Becky's heart is not in it. A concerned Hayley (Julie Hesmondhalgh) asks her what is wrong and Becky tells her about Steve’s (Simon Gregson) proposal and confesses that she is torn between the two of them. Hayley suggests she write a list of the pros and cons of each suitor and as the day continues and she has lunch with Eileen (Sue Cleaver) and Jason she comes to a decision.

An excited Sophie (Brooke Vincent) brings Ben (Lucien Laviscount) home for lunch. Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Sally (Sally Whittaker) are pleased to be distracted from their row. They chat to Ben about his church and are rather taken aback when Sophie announces that she has become a Christian and has vowed to remain celibate until she is married. Sally is not sure whether to be pleased or not.

At the factory, Julie (Katy Kavanagh) is feeling the strain of her task to choose a colleague for Tony (Gray O’Brien) to sack and she tells the workers to stop taking advantage. Meanwhile Janice (Vicky Entwistle) tries to convince them all that she would make a great nurse.

Elsewhere Eddie Windass (Steve Huison) tries to bribe David (Jack P Shepherd) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) not to give evidence at the court case.

This episode is written by Julie Jones and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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Monday 16 February 8.30pm

As a devastated Jason (Ryan Thomas) tries to come to terms with being dumped Becky (Katherine Kelly) heads over to the Rovers to see Steve (Simon Gregson). Steve is convinced she has come to have another go at him so he is stunned when he notices that she is not wearing Jason's ring. As he realises she has come to give him another chance he goes down on one knee and proposes. The news spreads and it reaches the ears of a newly returned Michelle (Kym Marsh) who doesn't take it too well. Liz (Beverly Callard) and Steve can only stand and watch as the two women almost come to blows - is this a taste of what life will be like at the Rovers with Becky around?

Len (Conor Ryan) tries to play the nice guy and seeks out Ted (Michael Byrne) to talk about their 'family problems'. Canny Ted is not taken in by petty crook Len but Tina is still scared of him and is worried when he tells her that if she doesn't stay away from the trial things will be bad for Ted.

Sally (Sally Whittaker) is mystified at Sophie's (Brooke Vincent) decision to join the Christian Youth Club but Kevin (Michael Le Vell) is pleased that their youngest daughter is not following the 'example' set by her sister and is immediately supportive - much to Sophie's delight.

Julie (Katy Cavanagh) chides the factory girls for skiving and they are bemused at her behaviour prompting her to confide in an incredulous Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) that unless she finds someone for Tony to sack she is out on her ear.

Elsewhere Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) invites Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) for dinner with her and Ken when he returns tomorrow.

This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm

It's Tina's (Michelle Keegan) birthday and she is delighted with her present from David (Jack P Shepherd). Joe (Reece Dinsdale) thinks it is time they put their problems with the Windasses behind them and plans a family dinner. Things are looking up for Joe when he finds a buyer for all his stock. But unbeknownst to him Len (Conor Ryan) has clocked it all and arranges for Joe to have a visitor at the lock-up. Devastated Joe returns to discover his entire stock smashed up and David is convinced the Windasses are behind it. Tina starts to wonder if it would just be better all round if she withdrew her witness statement.

Becky (Katherine Kelly) decides to try and make things better between her and Michelle (Kym Marsh) and apologizes to her saying she doesn't want any hard feelings. Michelle is having non of it though and makes it clear to Becky what she thinks of her - telling her that she has all the class of a town centre toilet.

Fiz (Jennie Mc Alpine) takes the factory workers to one side and confides in them about Tony (Gray O’Brien) ordering Julie (Katy Cavanagh) to choose one of them for him to sack. Julie suddenly finds herself very popular as the factory girls start to crawl to her in a bid to secure their jobs.

Ken (William Roache) arrives back from Portsmouth and heads straight for the canal to see Martha (Stephanie Beacham). He's not best pleased when his plans to see Martha's play on Friday are scuppered by the fact that Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) has invited Liz and Lloyd for dinner.

This episode is written by David Lane and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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Friday 20 February 7.30pm

Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is still in turmoil over Tony’s bully boy tactics and tells him that he will have to fire her as she isn’t willing to choose one of the others. Tony (Gray O’Brien) is having non of it though and tells her to come back to him with another name. As the working day draws to a close Julie plucks up the courage to stand up to Mr Gordon and tells him once and for all that he will have to sack her – but he doesn’t get time to sack anyone as a stranger arrives at Underworld and makes a shocking announcement.

Tina (Michelle Keegan) is blaming herself for the break in at her dad’s lock up and she is having second thoughts about testifying. David (Jack P Shepherd) is adamant that she should to ensure that the Windasses get their comeuppance. Meanwhile Gail (Helen Worth) has discovered some of Joe’s unpaid bills and decides that she is going to secretly pay some of them off and she speaks to Jason about the possibility of work for Joe (Reece Dinsdale) at the yard.

Ken (William Roache) is fretting about the dinner party and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) is less than impressed when he says he was supposed to be at the theatre. He is left with no choice but to go and see Martha (Stephanie Beacham) and tell her that he is double booked for the evening. He tells her that he can’t let the lady organizing the dinner party down – omitting to tell her that the woman is his wife.

Michelle (Kym Marsh) tells Steve (Simon Gregson) that as far as she is concerned it would be better if they just ignored each other from here on in. Later Leanne (Jane Danson) offers Michelle a job in the bookies.

Elsewhere Ashley (Steven Arnold) is uneasy as it becomes apparent that every time Graeme (Craig Gazey) puts on Fred’s old butcher’s hat he starts repeating everything like Fred used to.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

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Friday 20 February 8.30pm

Tony (Gray O’Brien) is stunned as he stares at Luke Strong (Craig Kelly) – the man claiming to be looking after Carla’s business interest for her, namely the running of the factory. Tony insists that he doesn’t need help but Luke counters that he is here to look after Carla’s share of the factory. As Carla owns 60% of Underworld Luke makes it very clear to Tony that he has the upper hand. Meanwhile Julie (Katy Cavanagh) is relieved when the new boss tells them that all their jobs are safe for the time being, leaving Tony feeling usurped and foolish.

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is furious when Jason (Ryan Thomas) talks to him about the break in at the lock-up. He makes it clear to Gail (Helen Worth) that he doesn’t appreciate her talking about his business to their neighbours. Gail is apologetic, forcing Joe to back down and when she reveals that she has also paid some of his bills he is embarrassed but grateful.

Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) arrive at Ken (William Roache) and Deirdre’s for dinner and are surprised and somewhat amused to find Ken dressed in a kimono. It is clear that Ken wishes he were somewhere else and Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) tells him to snap out of it and make conversation with their guests.

Elsewhere Claire (Julia Haworth) sheds some light on Graeme’s (Craig Gazey) strange behaviour when he is wearing Fred’s hat.

This episode is written by Simon Crowther and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Ian Bevitt.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by serensilver
i read some spoilers in my tv mag today i would post them but dont know how to do the scoll over thing! and dont want to spoil it for anyone!! :sad: Just screenshot it :spin2:

[Scarlett.]

from ; http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news

The actress who played Heartbeat lawyer Jackie Bradley is set for a stint on Corrie - as a lawyer.

Fiona Dolman, 39, will appear in the Street from next month as a solicitor hired by Tony Gordon, the scheming factory boss behind the murder of his wife Carla's lover Liam.

A Weatherfield source said: "It's a little ironic that she will play a similar role here as she did in Heartbeat, but she ticked all the right boxes for this particular character.

"It's great to be able to sign such a fantastic actress.

How long she's here for will depend on Tony's need for legal advice as the murder case develops."

The Scottish star starts shooting her first scenes this week. She became a fans' favourite as she appeared in 54 Heartbeat episodes from 1998 to 2001 as PC Mike Bradley's wife.

Last year she joined the cast of ITV1 hospital drama The Royal Today.

[BigSister]

Yep i read that too
and awww its gonna be tinas birthday ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Paula Carp (Sharon Duce)
Julie's mum - and Eileen's old school friend - comes to the cobbles. But why is she avoiding getting to know Eileen again? 27 February
Uncle Umed (Harish Patel)
Dev's uncle is all set to cast his eye over the bsinessman's questionable personal life. Are Dev's days as a playboy about to be cut short? 9 March

Source - Inside Soap


Found that on the Digi Spy forum

[BigSister]

Yay uncle umeds coming

[Scarlett.]

Aye, I wonder what he will be upto?

And I wonder why he changed from Uncle Omar?

[serensilver]

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******I read in my tv mag that in the Spring Maria and Tony********************************************** ** have a fling they get close over the whole Carla/Liam affair! Maria stats to thnk that Tony didn't kill Liam and they grow close!!

[Scarlett.]

Ah cool :thumbs:


Im looking forward to that one :bouncy:

[serensilver]

how do i do the scroll over spoilers?:conf:

[Scarlett.]

You mean to like reveal them?

Just drag your mouse over it

[serensilver]

Originally posted by Chewy
You mean to like reveal them?

Just drag your mouse over it

sorry i wasn't that clear :whistle: no i mean if i want to post a spoiler :shrug: i no how to read them but dont no how to post! :conf2:

[Scarlett.]

Oh you mean like copy and paste?

Well you just highlight it and copy it...if thats what you mean :b

[MrGaryy]

Who plays Martha?

Absolutely hate the sound of that Tony/Maria story.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Gazbo
Who plays Martha?

Absolutely hate the sound of that Tony/Maria story.

Stephanie Beecham


also, think of it less of them as a couple and more as both trying to screw the other one over (Tony will be in it to make up for killing Liam/Keeping Maria quiet, Maria might be in it to get the secrets from Tony)

[JOSHUAH!]

The Julie/Eileen story sounds good. Nice to see Eileen with a storyline also, instead of the odd comedy line she gets.

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Eileen has been way under used in the past

[Scarlett.]

FOUR love splits will hit Corrie in March.

Peter Barlow and Leanne Battersby will see their relationship hit the rocks just a month after Valentine’s Day.

They will be joined by David Platt and Tina McIntyre, Liz McDonald and Lloyd Mullaney and Gail Platt and Joe McIntyre.

Thirsty bookie Peter (Chris Gascoyne) will discover all bets are off with ex-hooker Leanne (Jane Danson) when she finds out he’s been having an affair.

She screams: “I should have known better than to get involved with a bigamist.”

Teens Tina (Michelle Keegan) and David (Jack P Shepherd) call it a day when she refuses to lie for him in court. As she packs her bags, tearful Tina tells him: “I’m going away and don’t try to contact me.”

Click here to see pics of the doomed couples in happier times

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Meanwhile, the unlikely affair between Liz (Bev Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) ends when the cabbie can’t bring himself to tell pals that he’s shacked up with his best mate’s MUM.

The mini-skirted landlady calls it off by telling him: “You were embarrassed about my age. I can’t carry on like this.”

And furious Gail (Helen Worth) turfs out Joe (Reece Dinsdale) when she discovers that he only moved in with her because he was homeless.

She tells him: “I thought you loved me. Get out of my house and don’t ever come back.”

The Sun

[BigSister]

awwwwww at Tina/David
She better not get together with chav:shocked:

[Scarlett.]

Aye I hope she doesnt either, she can do SOOOOOOOOOOO much better than him

[BigSister]

i forgot his name but its Gary isnt it
I hope they get back together as well and Joe/Gail

[Scarlett.]

Yeah

I wonder what is to the Gail/Joe storyline? It seems to be heading somewhere

[Scarlett.]

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IT has become a special place for legions of Coronation Street fans who have seen some of the TV soap’s most famous couples tie the knot there.

Holy Trinity Church in Prestolee has witnessed the likes of Ken and Deirdre Barlow and Bet Lynch and Alec Gilroy exchange their vows in its guise as All Saints Church, Weatherfield.

But the setting for some of the long-running soap’s most unforgettable moments now faces an uncertain future after Diocesan leaders confirmed they intend to close the building with a decision set to be made on March 4.

The 149-year-old Victorian church has been under threat since 2006, due to low congregations and high maintenance costs.

Three years ago Holy Trinity and its sister church, St Saviour, were attracting congregations of only 30 worshippers and, coupled with high repair costs, church officials said one of the churches had to go.

Despite the action of parishioners, who have raised funds and boosted church attendances, Church of England commissioners have opted to close the building.

Church warden Susan Bromilow, aged 61, who has attended services at Holy Trinity for more than 41 years, said attendances had doubled since 2006 and almost £29,000 had been raised.

Mrs Bromilow said: “We have nearly 1,800 signatures from people who wish to keep both Holy Trinity and St Saviour open.

“Even people who don’t go to church have been willing to give something.”

And the churchgoers have vowed to carry on their fight.

Mrs Bromilow said: “Churches have closed before and reopened. It’s not totally over. We won’t give up.”

A spokesman for the Diocese of Manchester said: “There has been a long process of consultation with regard to Holy Trinity Church. This has led to the pastoral committee recommending its closure.

“A scheme has, therefore, been issued to that effect. Any objections must be lodged with the committee by February 27.”

The church has been used for nearly three decades by Coronation Street producers as the setting for many famous weddings.

It began in 1981 with the first wedding, of Deirdre Langton (Anne Kirkbride) marry Ken Barlow (William Roache).

John Friend-Newman, the Street’s location manager, said it was a shame the church was closing, but added it would not affect future productions. He said: “The show has established other places in the storylines since they last used the venue.”

Church officials said they would be speaking to planning bosses about the Grade II listed building’s long-term future.

[Scarlett.]

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http://www.itv.com//img/original/Maria-at-the-grave-c06dd973-4f56-43f2-a586-cc6ad9b4ff8c.jpg

ey up! Theres the church ^^^ :b

http://www.itv.com//img/original/Natasha-Blakeman-and-Steve-McDonald-e6c6e059-c508-4d00-8b79-90b38414964f.jpg

Wow, Steve knows how to treat a gal

[BigSister]

haha I know ^_^
and yeah theres the church

[Scarlett.]

I wonder how the will explain the church not being there on screen anymore?

[Scarlett.]

Clifhangeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer

[Tom]

Originally posted by Chewy
I wonder how the will explain the church not being there on screen anymore?

They'll probably just use a new one and pretend its the same

[Scarlett.]

Aye true, plus registration office are being used more in the show now

[Tom]

Originally posted by Chewy
Aye true, plus registration office are being used more in the show now

The registry office is actually a real registry office not so far from me :joker:

[Scarlett.]

haha so they will be filming near you more :tongue:

[BigSister]

"You lied prepare to die" ^_^

[Scarlett.]

loooool:laugh:

[BigSister]

heheheee
Tonys eye was scary i was like oooooooh its the eye

[Scarlett.]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w193/antparker/tonygordonmadeye.jpg

[BigSister]

bad chewy!

[NettoSuperstar!]

Whats the Julie/Eileen story?

[Scarlett.]

Apparenlty they are sisters

[Scarlett.]

http://www.itv.com/img/470x233/Carla-and-Tony-Gordon-e67dfdec-7b99-4a48-9538-168b1faca560.jpg

I think I just shat myself:shocked:

[BigSister]

i cant wait ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Its gonna be a good Corrie night :dance:

[30stone]

Lol at the julie elieen thing id love to live where all that stuff happens...

and i will have to record it since im out friday.

[Scarlett.]

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OSCAR winner Sir Ben Kingsley yesterday hinted that he may return to Coronation Street — where he started his career 40 years ago.

The Gandhi actor, 65, was an unknown when he played cheeky Ron Jenkins, who chatted up Ken Barlow’s then wife Valerie.

He told TV Biz: “Oh I did enjoy my time on Coronation Street. I said I might go back, have a pint in the Rovers Return.

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“I have very fond memories. I think a long-running soap is a very interesting way of looking at the social history of a time and a place.

“And this took place in Salford, so it was very much my territory and my background. It was a marvellous show.”

Sir Ben said making the ITV soap was “almost like live TV or theatre”.

He added: “We had huge cameras with great thick tapes, and we ran from one part of the studio to the other to keep the tapes rolling. Quite marvellous. Very exciting.”


Sir Ben would join a long list of knighted celebrities to grace the cobbles. Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Cliff Richard and Sir Norman Wisdom have all appeared in the soap.

Even Prince Charles got in the 40th anniversary episode, where he was shown around Weatherfield by then Mayoress Audrey Roberts.

After appearing in Corrie, Lancashire-raised Sir Ben carved out a theatre career before taking his Oscar-winning role as Indian spiritual leader Gandhi.

He would not be the only established actor cast in a new Corrie role. Dev is to get a visit from an uncle played by film star Harish Patel, who was in Hollywood comedy Run Fatboy Run.

A VIDEO game based on Coronation Street is due out on Nintendo DS later this year.

Publisher Mindscape describes it as “an adventure and task-based concept set within the theme of the famous fictional street”.

The Sun

[Scarlett.]

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[NettoSuperstar!]

OooooH

[Scarlett.]

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Another pic of Sloth and Beck's wedding

[Tom]

Originally posted by Chewy
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Another pic of Sloth and Beck's wedding

I think its gonna be big, tacky and chavvy. Hope it is anyway :joker:

[Scarlett.]

looks like it will be from that dress :joker:

[Tom]

I wonder if she'll be wearing Uggs in the show or if thats just to keep warm inbetween scenes?

[Scarlett.]

Possibly to keep warm xD

btw, this was filmed at the registry office, didnt you say it was near you? :bouncy:

[BigSister]

yay Beckys wedding. Hope its a big chavvy one lol to keep with her character

[Scarlett.]

Aye, Im officially naming em

Sloth and Becks :colour:

[BigSister]

rofl hehe

[Dom:D]

Its gonna be a chavy wedding:colour:

[Ellis]

What?! Becki and Jason are getting married?!

[Scarlett.]

Becky and Steve :bouncy:

[Ellis]

WTF!? When's this happening? I'm shocked!

[Scarlett.]

In March :b

[Ellis]

OMG, I just cannot believe that!

[Scarlett.]

Tina (Michelle Keegan) is getting extremely jittery about the court case but David (Jack P Shepherd) tries to calm her down. Gary (Mikey North) realizes that his Uncle Len (Conor Ryan) has merely made things worse with his strong arm tactics and knows that Tina intends to go ahead with her testimony despite Len’s best attempts to persuade her otherwise. But Len has one more trick up his sleeve. When Joe (Reece Dinsdale) gets a call about a developer wanting him to fit a load of new kitchens he doesn’t smell a rat until it is too late.

It hasn’t taken Luke Strong (Craig Kelly) long to get his feet under the table at Underworld and Tony (Gray O’Brien) is unnerved by his apparent good relationship with the factory staff. When Luke says that he has also got to have a chat with Maria (Samia Smith), Tony’s unease grows and Luke reveals that he is also looking after Carla’s share of Lad Rags.

Becky (Katherine Kelly) is trying to fit into life at the Rovers but her attempts merely irritate Liz (Beverly Callard) especially when she finds Becky and Amy (Amber Chadwick) tucking into a big fry up for breakfast. Liz tries to explain away her anger by saying she is worried about Amy but will Liz ever accept that Becky is now part of Steve’s life and therefore hers.

Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) is pleased when Blanche (Maggie Jones) tells her that Pam (Kate Antony) sold Ken a bottle of up-market wine that morning. Believing he has a special night planned Deirdre heads off to make his favourite meal – unaware that the wine is not destined for her table at all.

Elsewhere Sophie (Brooke Vincent) is furious when Rosie (Helen Flanagan) tells Ryan Connor (Ben Thompson) that her sister’s friend Sian fancies him.

This episode is written by Damon Rochefort and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.


***PI for the rest of the week follows***


Monday 23 February 8.30pm

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is wary as Len (Conor Ryan) lays his deal on the table. If Joe gets Tina (Michelle Keegan) to tell the truth in court, that David started the fight not Gary, then Joe will get a contract to fit the kitchens for a warehouse development he’s involved in. Joe knows he needs the work and when he later talks to Tina about the fight she admits that she has bent the truth slightly in her statement and that David (Jack P Shepherd) did start the fight. Will this make Joe see the deal with Len in a different light?

Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) has lovingly prepared Ken’s favourite meal of Mousakka, unaware that he is halfway across town on a narrow boat sharing the bottle of wine with the enigmatic Martha Fraser (Stephanie Beacham). Martha asks him to come along and watch her play and he agrees. It is only when he has shared a chaste kiss with Martha and turns his mobile phone back on that he realises Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) has been looking for him. When he arrives home to the charred remains of the meal to find a forlorn Deirdre sitting along in candlelight he feels like a heel so he lies about where he has been and who with.

Becky’s (Katherine Kelly) attempts to try and ingratiate herself with Amy (Amber Chadwick) are still winding Liz (Beverly Callard) up and when Becky offers to collect Amy from school Liz says she should be picked up by someone who knows her.

Elsewhere Gary (Mikey North) buys Anna (Debbie Rush) a box of chocs to try and cheer her up but convinced that he is going down it just serves to upset her more.

This episode is written by Martin Allen and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.


Wednesday 25 February 7.30pm

Ken (William Roache) is almost caught out when Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) innocently asks Ted (Michael Byrne) if he enjoyed the play. Never one to be slow on the uptake Ted goes along with Ken’s lies but when Deirdre leaves the café he tackles Ken about what is really going on with him and Martha. Later Ken is surprised and a little embarrassed when he arrives at Martha’s to find Ted already there. Ted makes it clear that he knows Ken has feelings for Martha and suggests he get things sorted out.

Tony (Gray O’Brien) is less than impressed with Luke’s soft management style, which even extends to making cups of tea for the staff. But Luke (Craig Kelly) knows that he can find out a lot of information from the workers and realizes that he really starting to get under Tony’s skin.

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) receives a brochure through the post from Len (Conor Ryan) detailing the flats development and containing a contract for the kitchen fitting. Joe is sorely tempted to accept the deal and when Tina (Michelle Keegan) tells him she is not happy about him taking handouts from Gail (Helen Worth) he makes it clear he isn’t happy about her standing up in court and telling a pack of lies.

Liz (Beverly Callard) and Lloyd (Craig Charles) head off for a brewery do leaving Becky (Katherine Kelly) in charge – things are going well until a coach party arrives and she finds herself stretched to the limit. When a fed up Kelly (Tupele Dorgu) starts helping herself to drinks Becky sees red and Liz and Lloyd return just in time to find Becky throwing Kelly out onto the street.

Elsewhere Rita (Barbara Knox) shows Eileen (Sue Cleaver) the pendant Colin (Edward de Souza) has bought her for her birthday.

This episode is written by Mark Wadlow and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.


Friday 27 February 7.30pm

Liz (Beverly Callard) is furious with Becky (Katherine Kelly) for throwing a customer out of the pub even if it was Kelly (Tupele Dorgu). She gives Poppy (Sophiya Haque) a list of all Steve’s fiancés and tells Becky that she is the roughest of the lot. Becky is upset but her mood soon changes when Steve (Simon Gregson) turns up with her engagement ring, now altered to fit her finger. She is delighted and can’t help showing it off but when Michelle (Kym Marsh) sees it she can’t help but point out that it used to be her ring and she chose it.

Joe (Reece Dinsdale) tells Gail (Helen Worth), David (Jack P Shepherd) and Tina (Michelle Keegan) that he has accepted the kitchen fitting job – they are delighted, unaware that he has struck a deal with Len Windass (Conor Ryan). Tina feels the pressure again when Joe asks her to tell the truth in court and when she sees David picking another fight with Gary (Mikey North) she realizes she needs to get away from Weatherfield for a while to do some thinking.

Eileen (Sue Cleaver) is pleased when she sees her old friend Paula Carp (Sharon Duce) leaving Julie (Katy Cavanagh) and Kirk’s and she insists that they go for a drink for old times’ sake. She is surprised when Paula reveals the reason she left school so suddenly was that she found out she was pregnant.

Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Sally (Sally Whittaker) are put under pressure by Sophie (Brooke Vincent) to give something up for Lent and find themselves agreeing to go teetotal.

This episode is written by Jayne Hollinson and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Dvid Kester.


Friday 27 February 8.30pm

Becky (Katherine Kelly) is furious and humiliated and throws the second hand engagement ring back at Steve (Simon Gregson) before heading over to cry on Roy (David Nielson) and Hayley’s (Julie Hesmondhalgh) shoulders. Steve realizes he has cocked up big style and takes a folder over to the café for Becky. When she finally opens it she discovers that it contains all the details for their wedding that Steve has booked. Touched by the gesture she agrees to give him another chance.

David (Jack P Shepherd) is devastated that Tina (Michelle Keegan) has walked out and leaves countless messages on her answer machine begging her to come home. He’s worried she has decided not to testify and won’t turn up for the court case.

An intrigued Eileen (Sue Cleaver) quizzes Paula (Sharon Duce) about Julie’s father but Paula is evasive and is relieved when Eileen eventually has to give up her probing when she gets a call from Todd saying he has broken his ankle.

Luke (Craig Kelly) and Tony (Gray O’Brien) call an uneasy truce after Luke insists that he has had nothing to do directly with Carla but has dealt purely through her lawyer. They two men agree they are going to have to trust one another and Luke arranges to rent one of Tony’s flats at Victoria Court.

Elsewhere Ben (Lucien Laviscount) takes Sophie to listen to Ryan’s (Ben Thompson) band at the Church Youth Centre – will Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Sally (Sally Whittaker) be able to resist the temptation of alcohol once they are alone?

This episode is written by David Lane and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is David Kester.

[Tom]

Originally posted by Chewy
Possibly to keep warm xD

btw, this was filmed at the registry office, didnt you say it was near you? :bouncy:

Depends which one they use. There are two they use, theres a black & white one and a big one, but the black & white one is being done up. Peter & Lucy got married there the other year though and some other visits there over the years as well, but its not the only one. Going by that pic, its not the same one, but its probably near me anyway (live about 6 miles away from the studio)

[Scarlett.]

Cool :D

[BigSister]

haha at kevin and sally giving up alcohol

[Scarlett.]

Clifffffffffffffffhangerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[BigSister]

i knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[Scarlett.]

But now...Carla knows >:]

[arista]

Good to see some Fighting on it.
As that is Real Life, sometimes.

[officialleafan]

OMFG!!! I don't really watch Corrie that much...but tonight's episode has really done it for me :shocked:

I love Carla, and i think that Alison King is so underrated as an actress. I was on edge worried for her lol

[Scarlett.]

Best exit since Karen McDonald :thumbs:

[officialleafan]

Originally posted by Chewy
Best exit since Karen McDonald :thumbs:

Has she gone out of it??? :shocked:

[Scarlett.]

yeah, on maternity leave

This is only just the end of the first chapter xD

[BigSister]

yep indeedy
I felt sorry for Tony in a way at the end

[Scarlett.]

I felt sorry for him all the way through

The end credits were brilliant though

[Spike]

Great episodes tonight
The confession from Tony reminded me a lot of the one by Richard Hilman

[Scarlett.]

Aye it did have some memorable lines too, the scissors scene was good

[BigSister]

Yeah the ending was really good

[Scarlett.]

Aye, IMO best scenes yet in the show

[Scarlett.]

http://images.digitalspy.co.uk/09/06/550x_street_200209_tonylukejulie.jpg

Meanwhile, over on Coronation Street, Tony gets the shock of his life when a stranger called Luke waltzes through the factory doors claiming that Carla's sent him to look after her business interests while she's away - including Underworld. Tony's heart sinks when Luke makes it clear that he's taking over Carla's 60% majority share. Incredulous, Tony's forced to go along with it - but with his mind in overdrive, just what does Tony have planned for the unsuspecting newcomer?

Don't forget to check back on Tuesday for an exclusive interview with Craig Kelly about his new Weatherfield role.

[Marsh.]

So, does he get with Maria and then Carla's the one that comes back screaming 'Murderer!' in her PJ's? lol

[Scarlett.]

Aye, but there is a lot along the wy (not sure about Carla coming back screaming that...afterall, for all we know, Maria and Carla could be manipulating Tony

[BigSister]

oooooh im not so sure about him

[Scarlett.]

The wife of Coronation Street star Bill Roache has died unexpectedly at home, show officials said today.

Sara Roache, 58, married to the famous cobbles' Ken Barlow for more than 30 years, had not been ill and died yesterday at the couple's home in Cheshire.

The exact cause of death was not released.
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Today, Mr Roache, 76, who has two grown up children with Mrs Roache, said: "We loved Sara very much and we are all in a state of shock.

"We can't believe she is no longer with us."

Bev Callard, who plays Liz McDonald, led the tributes to Mrs Roache saying: "She was just gorgeous, a beautiful human being.

"I have known her for many years and met her before I joined Corrie.

"We met many times at charity functions which she gave so much of her time to.

"She was heavily involved in a talent contest each year where money was raised to send disabled children on the holiday of a lifetime.

"She worked so hard to give something back.

"A few years ago she played a judge in the show at Tracy Barlow's trial and she was very talented, everyone loved her.

"She was a beautiful lady, elegant with a gorgeous figure.

"And Bill is the most wonderful man - he will be destroyed.

"He is so popular; if you have a problem with anything you can go to Bill.

"That will be repaid by all the cast and crew because everyone loved them both."

Show bosses have told Mr Roache - who joined the Corrie cast nearly 50 years ago making him the longest serving soap actor - to take off as much time as he needs.

A spokesperson for Coronation Street said: "William and Sara were a devoted couple and our thoughts are with William and his family at this very sad time."




R.I.P :sad:

[BigSister]

awwwww no thats so sad

[supernoodles!]

awww thats really sad

[Scarlett.]

Bill Roache has been left shocked by the sudden and unexpected death of his wife Sara at the age of 58.

The Coronation Street star's wife, who had not been ill, died at the couple's home in Cheshire on Saturday, reports the BBC.

The couple had been married for more than 30 years and have two grown-up children. Roache, who plays Ken Barlow on the ITV soap, said: "We loved Sara very much and we are all in a state of shock. We can't believe she is no longer with us."

Bev Callard, who plays Liz McDonald, said: "She was just gorgeous, a beautiful human being. I have known her for many years and met her before I joined Corrie. We met many times at charity functions which she gave so much of her time to.

"She was heavily involved in a talent contest each year where money was raised to send disabled children on the holiday of a lifetime. She worked so hard to give something back. She was a beautiful lady, elegant with a gorgeous figure."

Show bosses have told Roache to take as much time as he needs off work. "William and Sara were a devoted couple and our thoughts are with William and his family at this very sad time," a spokesman said.

[Scarlett.]

William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has paid tribute to his wife who died at the weekend.

Sara Roache passed away suddenly at home in Cheshire on Saturday.

William said: "We loved Sara very much and we are all in a state of shock. We can't believe she is no longer with us."

The couple have two grown-up children, William and Verity.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: "William and Sara were a devoted couple and our thoughts are with William and his family at this very sad time."

The spokesman asked for the Roache family's privacy to be respected.


ITV.com


I hope they dedicate tonights episodes to her

[Dom:D]

:sad: R.I.P

[Scarlett.]

Windarse :mad:

[Scarlett.]

Im glad to see we are finally getting some complex characters

Joe is obviously kinda crazy, but its waiting for him to loose it that is going to make things very intresting

[\PJ/]

Yer that question as the thread title well if it's in corrie they are going to be a be a psycho...thats all they can think of...

[Scarlett.]

Lol one of the current characters are a psycho...its like saying everyone in EE is a gangster, or saying everyone in Emmerdale is a farmer

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol one of the current characters are a psycho...its like saying everyone in EE is a gangster, or saying everyone in Emmerdale is a farmer The EE one is true and the ED one is sorta true soaps maybe getting good ratings but who knows how long there going to last...the storylines are crap...

[Scarlett.]

Lol soaps always have and always will
cause they are more interesting than shows like BB and appeal to all audiences :devil:

[\PJ/]

Originally posted by Chewy
Lol soaps always have and always will
cause they are more interesting than shows like BB and appeal to all audiences :devil:
Oh so the one with tony and carla in CS appeals to a child of 8 and what about EE when tanya tried to buried max?oh and ED people being ran over and fires 24/7?...

[Scarlett.]

Lol :joker:

[30stone]

Joes not a psycho.. hes pretty normal really.

[BigSister]

that what they all say ben.....

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, he is pretty releatable, its just with him being in a soap, usually its more than him having a temper xD

[amby]

Well Gail does attract the crazy ones....

[30stone]

Lol i dont think hes acting much different to how a bloke would with another man threatening his daughter?

[amby]

But he went physco before??

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by amby
But he went physco before?? He might just have a temper, I used to do

He is a man on edge, he has no home, money or job

[amby]

I'm not sure what to think about him as I really only follow one storyline in corrie lol.

[Scarlett.]

Lol, I think both Joe and Tony are misunderstood

They arent really psycho's just men who have lost their way

[amby]

I actually felt so sorry for Tony when Carla left!
I still don't like him though! - He killed my fave character:sad:

[Scarlett.]

Lol aye poor Toneh

apparently the new guy, Luke Strong is going to have a 'Danny/Liam' dynamic, whuich I enjoyed

[amby]

ooh a new guy!

*has just revealed that she's not up to date on corrie spoilers*

[Scarlett.]

Lol yeah, Carla sends him to look after her share of Underwrold

[amby]

ahh cool!!

If he's like Liam then I'll like him:hugesmile:

Is Carla ever coming back??

[Scarlett.]

Yeah she will be back around...erm August I think

I think he is to replace Liam mainly

He and Tony start to get on in a way, Tony even lets him have a Victoria Court apartment

[amby]

Yay! I like Carla!!


But does Tony not go to jail for murdering Liam??

[Scarlett.]

I think its more likely he will eventually end up 6 feet under

[BigSister]

ooooooooooooh

[Scarlett.]

If the dramatic departure of Carla Gordon (Alison King) last week wasn't enough for Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien), his life is about to become even more complicated when his estranged wife sends a shock from afar to look after her business assets in the form of Luke Strong - a wealthy, ambitious and good looking Mancunian charmer played by Shipwrecked narrator Craig Kelly. Here, we chat to Craig about his character's personality, his back story, how Luke knows Carla and how he arrives on Britain's most famous cobbles.

How did the role in Coronation Street come about?
"It literally started with a phone call from the producers and it went from there. It any other soap had called, I'd have probably said 'no'. Because it was Corrie and the breakdown of the character was so fantastic, I just thought to myself 'why not?!' I met the team and was offered the part. I instinctively knew that this was for me. Even though it's a big step and a change of direction for me, it's still acting and I'm still getting paid for what I love doing. It's all exciting and quite surreal, especially when you walk onto the Street for the first time. I've never played a character that's as similar to me as Luke is, before. I've only really ever played psychotic transsexuals or gay men that are like door mats. They've been very varied character roles and it's rare that such a fun role as Luke comes up."

How would you describe your character?
"Luke is a likeable character who's got ambition and has achieved success through his wit, charm and instinct. He dresses well and likes a laugh and a flirt with the girls, but can handle himself well. He's not a guy who wants to go to war with someone, but if push comes to shove, he'll have it. Really, he just wants to do well in his life. He sees his life as a bit of an adventure. I like to call him a well-rounded entrepreneur who has his thumbs in a lot of different pies."

How do the characters on the Street receive him?
"When Luke turns up on the Street, you can tell immediately that he's different to Tony and the factory girls think he's great. He goes on a charm offensive with them and doesn't play the big boss role. He has a great, infectious energy - so much so that I did say to Kim [Crowther] 'you're not going to turn him into a psycho, are you?' She said 'no', so I was pleased! Sometimes in soap, characters can be too good to be true, so I think it's time for a hero to waltz in and give the bad guy a run for his money."

How does Carla know him?
"Basically, they were mates years ago. Paul Connor was the guy who took Luke under his wing. Luke's history has more than likely seen him in trouble with the police or in prison - that was the wake up call for him and on his release, he resolved to turn his life around. He's kind of a bad boy gone good in a strange way. He got his break through Paul, who taught him so well. Luke became better at the job that Paul, which caused a rift. Carla's not seen Luke for about five to seven years. Despite that, what's intriguing is that she calls on Luke to take on Tony and unsettle him. Luke's a strong character and Tony doesn't like him in the slightest. He can't quite work him out."

How does he turn up in Weatherfield?
"He just walks into the factory and tells Tony that he's been hired by Carla to take over management of her share of the company. Bosh. It's a great entrance and I think it's quite a statement about the character from the off."

Does he have money?
"Yeah, he's done well. He's probably not as loaded as he likes to make out, but he's clever enough to be a bit of a showman and keep his cards close to his chest. He's got life experience, too. He's probably just on the right side of arrogant - he's confident and believes in himself. Centered is probably the word."

What's Tony's reaction?
"Tony hates Luke being there, but realises that he's going to have to get used to it because he knows Luke's the real deal and a match for him. Tony probably starts plotting from the off as to how he could get rid of him. Equally, Luke probably makes out that he trusts Tony more than he does. It's a game of cat and mouse. "

Does Luke have any traits or quirks?
"Not as yet, but that's going to come from me. They started to write for me after the casting, so that's the exciting thing - if I choose to give him some quirks or a tick, the writers will work with that. For me, I'd be keen for my sense of humour to come through and my fun side. I'd love to make him multi-layered. That's the challenge for me. Within my first two weeks, I was given 19 scenes, but by the end of it, I realised that on screen, it'll probably be about seven days of Luke's life. You've got to be patient when you're trying to build a character in soap - it's tiny, tiny steps. I'm in safe hands, though these guys have been doing this for about 305 years, haven't they?"

Does he know all about Tony and his dodgy dealings? He must have the upper hand?
"He does, but in order to create animosity between them both, it's been written in such a way that it's blurry - Tony doesn't know whether Luke knows anything about him or not."

Is he drawn to any of the Weatherfield ladies?
"Of course. I think he quite fancies Michelle from the off and I'm told that there's a possible fling that goes on there. I'm not quite sure how serious, but there'll definitely be something going on. Both Luke and Peter Barlow like Michelle, so there's a bit of rivalry there."

Do you think he had a thing for/with Carla in the past?
"That's interesting. I couldn't tell you, to be honest. He probably did fancy her - after all, she's very attractive! However, he does say in one of the scripts to Tony that nothing ever went on between them. But we don't know - that's the power of soap. So as it stands, he's telling everyone that nothing went on, but we'll just have to wait and see where the story goes."

You worked with Antony Cotton on Queer As Folk, what's it like working with him again?
"I haven't actually done any scenes with him yet, but it's brilliant that he's here."

Some fans are urging producers to cast Charlie Hunnam and Aiden Gillen for a Queer As Folk reunion…
"Are they?! It'd be great if that did happen, but I can't see it happening! I'm not sure where it came from, but there was talk of doing a ten-year Queer As Folk reunion. I really think it's best just leaving it as a beautiful corpse, though. When we did that show, we knew it was going to be really good material - the scripts were fantastic and there was this amazing chemistry between us all. It was just one of those shows that had a bit of magic about it. People still want to talk to me about it and I'm proud of that. That was another reason why I was keen to take this role, too, because it's so different. That and it's nice to play a manly role, because that's what I am, whereas Vince was more of a boy!"

You're well known for your distinctive voice-overs. Will you continue voicing the shows you currently narrate?
"Yeah. All I'll say about that is that I have a few options still available from before I joined Corrie. There are a few things that I'm obliged to do, so you will hear me on a few things, but not anywhere near the amount of pre-Corrie material. Mostly because I'll be too busy!"

[Scarlett.]

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http://www.itv.com//img/original/Ken-in-his-Kimono-as-67770966-15b7-4ad5-bd92-3e43bb2d69d1.jpg

[Scarlett.]

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[BigSister]

haha at Dev ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Lol, Im not sure if thats on set or on location though..

[Scarlett.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQLVjksQAbU

STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH :bigsmile: hehe

[BigSister]

I cant see it but im guessing it danny ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Yep, apparently he was supposed to return last year, but then stuff got busy, they should bring him back during Tony's climax

[BigSister]

wooooooooooooop yay ^_^

[Scarlett.]

And its up to the producers and scriptwriters when he arrives back :spin:

[BigSister]

intresting....

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE actress Alison King has given birth to a baby girl earlier today.

The 35-year-old actress, who plays Carla Connor in the ITV soap, has not yet decided on a name for the tot, who weighed in at 6lbs 7oz.

A spokeswoman from the show said: “Mum and baby are doing well.

“Everyone at Coronation Street send Alison and her partner Adam Huckett their best wishes on the birth of their daughter.”

[Nicky.]

Aww - congratulations to her! :spin:

and YEYEYEYE!! Danny! :spin:

[Scarlett.]

Yesh, Congratz Ali :bouncy:


and I hope Danny comes back with Carla >:]

[amby]

haha. my cousin had a baby today aswell. a little boy called Kai.


Yay!! Danny's coming back:spin:

[Scarlett.]

Awww that cool :bouncy:


Danny was one of the best characters, so I cant wait to see him around again

[Ellis]

Is Danny going to buy the factory off Tony and Carla?

[Scarlett.]

Not sure, but you never know, it belongs in Baldwin's hands though :bigsmile:


and awwww at Tony and Maria

[amby]

So, is Tony good now?:conf:

I thought that maybe when Carla came back her and Maria maybe like kill Tony?

[Scarlett.]

Not sure, I dont think were gonna be seeing any more murders from him though

[BigSister]

awwww congrats Alison ^_^

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE’S Deirdre Barlow has given her strongest hint that she is set to hang up her spectacles.

After more than 34 years on the soap, actress Anne Kirkbride said she doesn’t want to grow old on it.

The 54-year-old said: “Acting is my job — it pays my mortgage. If I earned my living from art it might be different. What I enjoy about my art is it’s me, not part of a big machine.

“I’m happy to stay on but as I get older I hope to slow down to pursue different interests. I am loathe to grow old in the Street. I don’t know what the future holds.”

Show insiders revealed Anne will stay on until at least the end of next year for the show’s 50th anniversary. A source said the Barlows would be “central to the show”.

Anne added: “I don’t want to grow old working as hard as I am now, out on the cobbles for hours on a morning in winter. It’s been great but it’s a curse too.

“Being in the public eye is a huge responsibility. When I go home I want my life. I never answer to Deirdre. I have to have my own identity or I’d go mad.

“The Street is hard work. If you’ve got a big storyline it is 12 hours a day, six days a week. I get very tired.”

Anne claims playing Deirdre kept her sane when she became depressed. She said: “I felt terrified and couldn’t tell you what of — the cat, my food. One night I had hysterics when I saw the iron’s water reservoir. When I left work it began.”

She now takes anti-depressants and added: “I felt a different person. I’d coped all my life just getting through the days fighting fear. It’s one reason I stayed in the Street. I can go home every night.”

[Princess]

Loving the title :P

[Scarlett.]

lol :b

Ken Barlow's Barlows that is :blush2::spin:

[Princess]

Haha I know that! I highly doubt Gary and the rest will pop up on Corrie :P

[Scarlett.]

Hey, you never know

Status Quo did:dance2:

[Ellis]

Awww Deirdre's my favourite characater and it'd be really sad to see her go. The Barlows are great at the moment so I'm glad they've got a lot coming up over the next year or two.

Have any of you seen Anne's artwork? There was a segment on GMTV about it a few months ago.

http://www.feelcreative.com/anne_kirkbride.php

[amby]

Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas' baby boy has died :sad:

He was 18 weeks early and died moments after his birth.

RIP little baby

[Loukas]

Originally posted by amby
Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas' baby boy has died :sad:

He was 18 weeks early and died moments after his birth.

RIP little baby

R.I.P. Bless. I hate it when small lifes are cut short :( :sad:

[BigSister]

lol Laura trust you
and awww thats really sad

[Scarlett.]

(As mentioned above)

Terrible news today for Kym Marsh and her partner Jamie Lomas. Kym gave birth to a little boy, Archie Jay Lomas, last night. The baby was 18 weeks premature, and sadly he died soon afterwards. The couple said, "Archie is our beautiful angel and we will miss him so much."

I'm sure all Corrie fans send their condolences to Kym and Jamie

:sad:


R.I.P

[Scarlett.]

Corrie bosses have hit back at claims that Anne Kirkbride is ready to leave the Street.

Newspapers have implied the actress will soon leave the cobbles as she’s tired of her role as Deirdre Barlow.

A Coronation Street spokesman said: “Anne is very happy at Coronation Street and has indicated her commitment to the show as we head towards the 50th anniversary in December 2010. As everyone is aware, the Barlows will be very much part of the storylines leading up the anniversary.”

[Corkie]

I like the Barlows bar Ken. He is just sooo annoying.
And I hate the way he is so arrogent lol.

But I do feel sorry for the actor about losing his wife. :sad:

[Dom:D]

R.I.P little baby:bawling:

[Scarlett.]

CORRIE greasemonkey Kevin Webster will be servicing more than just cars this summer — when he starts a love affair with business partner Tyrone Dobbs’ wife Molly.

The wrinkly mechanic, 43, played by Michael Le Vell, gets the hots for Molly during late night sessions cooking the books for the garage.

They will start an affair despite their 20-year age gap, duping nice-but-dim Tyrone — actor Alan Halsall.

And producers are even considering having Molly, 23, get PREGNANT — leading to a battle over paternity.

The fling is set to send shockwaves through the Street. Lovebirds Tyrone, 26, and Molly (Vicky Binns) got hitched just last month on the ITV1 soap.

A top insider told TV Biz: “Molly and Tyrone looked all set to be the Street’s new Jack and Vera. Everyone thought they were for keeps.

“Their relationship has had its ups and downs but until now they have been totally devoted to each other.”

Custody

The source added: “Molly and Kevin’s affair will be compulsive viewing and will certainly get people talking. It’s a real shocker.

“One of the future possibilities being discussed for Molly is to have her falling pregnant but not knowing whether Kevin or Tyrone is the father.

“It’ll most likely end with a DNA test and a bitter custody battle. The storyline will run for ages and have viewers on the edge of their seats for months and months.”

And if Kevin’s wife Sally — played by Sally Whittaker — discovers his affair with Molly, it will spell more relationship trouble.

The Websters have teenage daughters Rosie and Sophie and married for the second time in 2001.

Sally had finally forgiven him for an affair with former business partner Natalie Horrocks — actress Denise Welsh — which led to their divorce 12 years ago.

And if Sally discovers what’s really going on, they could be headed back to the divorce courts.

Molly and Tyrone’s fairytale wedding on January 12 was paid for by a string of dodgy deals.

And the groom almost missed the church ceremony when the last money-spinning scam he had set up went wrong just minutes before he was due at the altar.

[Tom4784]

oh boo, Everyone likes Molly and Ty as a couple why bother with this storyline?

[Scarlett.]

I like the sound of it :whistle:

[BigSister]

I dont. i like molly and ty:mad:

[Scarlett.]

It'd be cool to see a new Webster on the street :dazzler:

[Scarlett.]

More Coronation Street baby news just in. Jack P Shepherd (David)'s girlfriend Lauren has given birth to a little girl this morning. Mum and baby are said to be doing well.

And Wanda Opalinska (Wiki)'s son Rafael was born yesterday, weighing 7lb 5oz.

Congratulations to the new parents.

Corrieblog


What a week for the cast

[amby]

wow! a lot of corrie babies this week!

[Scarlett.]

Aye, too bad one didnt make it though :sad:

It must be hard for Kym, with all these friends having their children

[BigSister]

I know*looks sad*
But congrats to Lauren and Wanda

[amby]

Originally posted by Chewy
Aye, too bad one didnt make it though :sad:

It must be hard for Kym, with all these friends having their children

I know:sad:

[Scarlett.]

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It's only been a month since Coronation Street's Steve McDonald fought with Lloyd Mullaney after he found out his business partner was romancing his mother Liz.

But it appears tensions between the two friends are running high again after they end up in a vicious brawl in the street.

Rovers Return owner Steve (Simon Gregson) is horrified when he finds out his friend Lloyd (Craig Charles) has placed a bet on his forthcoming marriage to Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) going ahead.

The two actors were spotted on location in Manchester last night, filming scenes up an upcoming episode of Corrie.

After announcing his engagement to Becky following their secret affair behind the back of his live-in fiancee Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh), Steve invites his mother Liz and Lloyd for a celebratory meal.

The intimate meal for four at a Chinese restaurant in Manchester soon turns sour after Steve discovers Lloyd is unconvinced he will end up happily ever after with ex-con Becky.


After Steve hits out at Lloyd, the two men are forced to take their fight into the street as a horrified Liz tries to stop the two men in her life going for each other.

Steve ends up the worst off following the fight and ends up with both a black eye and the bill to pay for after his annoyed fiancee flees in a taxi.

Meanwhile, Lloyd swiftly makes it up to his new girlfriend Liz with a kiss as her son is left smarting.
Corrie fight

Lets get ready to rumble: Steve takes off his suit jacket to fight with Lloyd in the street

A close observer of Steve's complicated lovelife, Lloyd was unimpressed when Steve dumped pretty barmaid Michelle for tough girl Becky.

Steve initially cheated on Michelle with Becky last summer, which provided a useful blackmail tool for the feisty blonde after she was arrested for causing criminal damage.

After forcing Steve to give her an alibi for the night of the crime, Becky escaped prosecution during her October trial and celebrated by giving him a kiss.

The two then embarked on a secret two month affair before Becky tired of waiting for Steve to end his engagement to Michelle and reconciled with former lover Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas).

After finally splitting from Michelle last month, Steve has spent the past few weeks trying to win Becky back.

In episodes on ITV1 tonight, viewers will see Becky receive proposals of marriage from both Jason and Steve.

But of course, Becky will choose Steve after realising he's her soulmate.

The fight episode will be screened in an upcoming episode of Coronation Street next month.


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Apparently this guy is Tony's P.I, but just who is Tony after?

[BigSister]

ooooooh bad Tony again(With his 3rd eye hehe)

[Scarlett.]

It looks as if those scenes might be used for publicity pics too

I wonder who he is looking for though?

[BigSister]

Carla maybe?

[Scarlett.]

Possibly...or maybe trying to find out who Luke Strong is or something else

[Scarlett.]

It’s the day of Gary’s court case and there are mixed feelings on Coronation Street. Gary (Mikey North) is scared stiff he is going to be sent down and David (Jack P Shepherd) is worried that Tina is not going to turn up. Joe (Reece Dinsdale) is feeling guilty about the pressure he is putting on his daughter and Anna (Debbie Rush) is trying to comfort her family. At the courthouse Gary and David goad each other about the trial as Gary grows in confidence for every minute that Tina doesn’t show. Will she turn up and take to the stand?

Ken (William Roache) admits to Ted (Michael Byrne) that he has feelings for Martha (Stephanie Beacham) but that he doesn’t want to hurt Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride). Ted suggests that Ken tell Martha that he just want to be friends but will Ken have the courage to do the right thing?

Steve (Simon Gregson) offers to buy Becky (Katherine Kelly) a new engagement ring but she insists that she is happy with Michelle’s old one. She’s not so relaxed about the wedding though after going to the registry office and booking it for Friday 13th March - she is already panicking about the day being unlucky.

Graeme (Craig Gazey) manages to impress the neighbours with his knowledge of gardening when he helps Colin (Edward de Souza) fit a window box for Rita (Barbara Knox). But, as usual, Norris (Malcom Hebdon) finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time with disastrous consequences.

Elsewhere Luke (Craig Kelly) persuades the girls to work some overtime after he secures a big order from a local company.

This episode is written by David Bowker and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.


***PI for the rest of the week follows***


Monday 2 March 8.30pm

David (Jack P Shepherd) is thrilled and relieved as Tina (Michelle Keegan) arrives in court in the nick of time. Gary (Mikey North) however is devastated but after David takes the stand and tells the court that Gary started the fight Tina realizes she can’t keep lying and tells the jury that it was David who threw the first punch. Who will the jury believe and will David and Tina’s relationship recover from the ‘betrayal’?

The harmonious atmosphere that Luke (Craig Kelly) has brought to the factory doesn’t last long as Rosie (Helen Flanagan) feels her nose is being pushed out of joint by Julie’s working relationship with the new boss. As Luke turns to Julie (Katy Cavanagh) to help him sort out the overtime, Rosie taunts Janice (Vicky Entwistle) about her lack of education. But ever the peacemaker Luke steps in and offers to send Janice on a first aid course. Meanwhile Luke plays the long game when Maria (Samia Smith) tells him that she wants more time to think about his offer to buy Lad Rags.

Graeme (Craig Gazey) puts the finishing touches to Rita’s window box but Norris (Malcom Hebdon) is still suffering and is forced to wear a brace after the compost accident.

Liz (Beverly Callard) discovers that Lloyd (Craig Charles) lied to her about Friday – he said he was working and she discovers that this wasn’t the case at all – what is he up to?

Elsewhere Leanne (Jane Danson) gets a job offer running a restaurant in Leeds.

This episode is written by Lucy Gannon and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.


Wednesday 4 March 7.30pm

The fallout from the court case continues to cause problems as the Platts and the Windasses return to Coronation Street. Gail (Helen Worth) is stunned to discover that David (Jack P Shepherd) asked Tina (Michelle Keegan) to lie for him and a row breaks out resulting in accusations being thrown. None of this is helped by the arrival of Gary Windass (Mikey North) back on the street and he takes great delight in taunting David. This proves too much for Tina and when David accuses her of fancying Gary she tells him it is over.

Leanne (Jane Danson) is wondering what to do about the job offer in Leeds when she gets a call from Peter saying he’ll be home tomorrow. She decides to turn down the offer and stay in Weatherfield to be with Peter and Simon.

Luke (Craig Kelly) is continuing to impress the locals and Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is less than impressed when he finds Tara (Ayesha Dharker) flirting with him. Tara decides to try her luck with Dev whilst he is feeling jealous and asks him about funding an art gallery she wants to set up – Dev is distracted though when he gets an email from his Uncle Umed in India saying he is coming to stay.

Elsewhere Norris (Malcom Hebdon) is surprised when Mary (Patty Clare) tells him that he mother is moving into a home and invites him to go travelling with her in the motor home.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.


Friday 6 March 7.30pm

David (Jack P Shepherd) is furious with Tina (Michelle Keegan) and blames her for betraying him and Joe (Reece Dinsdale) for encouraging her. Gail (Helen Worth) tells David that he has got no one to blame but himself for Tina walking out. Meanwhile and insensitive Graeme (Criag Gazey) tells David he is going to make a move on Tina now that she is a free agent. Despite her anger at her son Gail tries to talk to Tina to get her to give David another chance but she is thwarted by the arrival of Graeme with flowers.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) arrives home from Portsmouth and Leanne (Jane Danson) is delighted to see him. He tells her that it was only the thought of her and Simon (Alexander Bain) that kept him going whilst he was in rehab – they spend the afternoon in bed unaware that a woman has arrived on the street looking for Peter.

Norris (Malcom Hebdon) and Mary (Patty Clare) go for a practice run in the motor home and Norris tells a thrilled Mary that he would love to go travelling with her. Emily (Eileen Derbyshire) is worried however that Norris has only agreed to something so drastic because he feels side-lined by Colin’s relationship with Rita (Barbara Knox). Is she right?

Elsewhere Becky (Katherine Kelly) asks Hayley (Julie Hesmondhlagh) if she will make her a wedding dress covered in sequins and Ken (William Roache) lies to Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) saying he is going to the cinema when really he is visiting Martha (Stephanie Beacham).

This episode is written by Julie Jones and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.


Friday 6 March 8.30pm

Leanne (Jane Danson) is completely thrown when a woman called Christina (Sarah-Jayne Steed) turns up at the bookies asking after Peter (Chris Gascoyne) – she explains how they have just spent a couple of weeks on her father’s yacht together. After initially denying that he knows Christina, Peter is forced to come clean and admits that he left rehab to crew a yacht with a mate and ended up having a fling with Christina. How will Leanne react to this bombshell after she looked after his son and shop whilst he was away?

Oblivious to what is going on at the bookies Deirdre (Anne Kirkbride) tells a distracted Ken (William Roache) how well Peter and Leanne are getting on – little does she know that the sins of the father have been repeated by the son and are still being repeated by the father.

Roy (David Nielson) does his best to try and convince Liz (Beverly Callard) that Becky (Katherine Kelly) has a heart of gold and that Liz should really try and see the good in her. Meanwhile Lloyd (Craig Kelly) confesses that he lied about his whereabouts on Friday because he was skint and couldn’t afford to take her out.

Norris (Malcom Hebdon) and Mary (Patty Clare) discuss the places they could visit in the motor home but Rita (Barbara Knox) is quietly worried that Norris’s heart is really not in this road trip.

This episode is written by Peter Whalley and produced by Kim Crowther, the director is Pip Short.

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[Scarlett.]

Awwww at Jase :laugh:

[BigSister]

Good episode so far tonight looking forward to 2nd part

[Scarlett.]

Me too:hello:

[Scarlett.]

Yay we got to see No.13 again :thumbs:

[amby]

wow! tonights ep was so cringey lol.

Its so unrealistic that both Jason and Steve would propose to Becky...she's not pretty and she doesn't have a great personality.:rolleyes:

[Scarlett.]

Lol she gets another proposal next week...from Steve again xD

[BigSister]

silly Steve
and yeah it was nice to see number 13 again
Maybe the works are in motion via kevin/sally

[Scarlett.]

I think the Websters should move back to No.13

[Scarlett.]

ITV was in a state of turmoil last night, facing the prospect of *having to sell off its most popular shows like Coronation Street to raise money.

Against a background of steeply *declining revenues, City and tele*vision sources have revealed that Britain’s biggest commercial broadcaster may cease making television programmes altogether.

Executive chairman Michael Grade admitted last week that flagship shows such as News at Ten cannot be guaranteed “indefinitely” as the ailing company struggles with the recession.

Mr Grade said the firm was facing a “dramatic” fall in revenues while *being locked into a regulatory regime drawn up when it had a *near-monopoly on television advertising.

He said the financial state of commercial television was “severely challenged”, adding: “I have seen the cycle come and go over the years. I have never seen anything quite as dramatic or quite as profound as this in terms of the effect on advertising revenues.”

Mr Grade told the House of Lords communication committee that ITV needed a string of concessions if it was to survive as a public sector broadcaster.

These include lifting the ban on product placement in shows, scrapping the *production of regional news and *allowing it to cut broadcasting hours to shore up advertising rates.

If the company is forced to sell off ITV Studios, it would become a so-called “front-end broadcaster” like Channel 4 and Five, which buy in shows rather than make them.

As an interim measure ITV will *announce more redundancies next month, and is considering closing Yorkshire TV and making Emmerdale, its other famous soap, set in the Dales, from Manchester.

The crisis has also engulfed news coverage. ITN, which makes News At Ten, is said to be “up for sale”.

An ITV spokesman denied the *production wing would close, but left open the possibility of a sell-off, or management buy-out.

He said: “As you know, operational reviews are taking place to ensure that ITV is in the best shape to meet the unprecedented challenges facing the economy, but there are no plans to drastically scale back, or shut, ITV Studios.”

However, a well-placed insider said: “It’s fairly certain that Leeds will be closed and Emmerdale will be run from Manchester, which is effectively the end of Yorkshire TV.”

On a management buy-out, he said: “They were always angling for this but they are the very management who have brought ITV to its knees.”

A City media source said: “A sell-off could be excellent news for other independent production companies. But if it’s a management buy-out, its *market share compared to other *production companies could fall as all the other indies try to grab work.”

One large media investor said: “ITV is a real mess. The real value is the value of its content and library. The rest of the business is still too fat.”

Gordon MacMillan, editor of Brand Republic, said: “Seeing its prime-time police footage show In the Line of Fire coming third in the ratings *behind Five this week does not help.

“Add to this the fiasco over the FA Cup replay between Everton and *Liverpool [when adverts on a loop meant viewers missed Everton’s *winning goal], then you can see why *advertisers are thinking twice.”

Mr Grade insisted that ITV “will survive”, but acknowledged the firm was having to take “painful decisions”.

It shed 1,000 jobs last year and is lining up further job cuts and a salary freeze for executives earning over £60,000. It has also axed funding to the National Film and Television School.

Its chief operating officer, John Cresswell, said the firm had planned for a modest rise in advertising revenues but was having to deal with a fall of up to 10 per cent. He said experts were now forecasting a drop in total *advertising revenues of £350million.

The broadcasting regulator Ofcom and ministers are considering the *future of ITV’s public service broadcasting obligations. Mr Grade said: “It is for policymakers to define how they see ITV going forward as a public service broadcaster.

“If it is in excess of what the licence is worth, we cannot do it. We have an alternative, which is to give up our public service broadcaster status and take our chance in the market.”

Sunday Express



Apart from this just being an attention grabbing headline, if they were sold off, it wouldnt affect where it is broadcast, just who makes it (which could be a good thing)

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Coronation Street may be sold off to an independent production company due to severe cutbacks at ITV, it was claimed today.

The Sunday Express reports that the long-running soap may no longer be produced by Granada Television because ITV is struggling to cope with the impact of the recession.

It has also been alleged that, as an "interim measure", Emmerdale may start to be made in Manchester rather than by Yorkshire Television in Leeds in the near future.

An insider told the newspaper: "It's fairly certain that Leeds will be closed and Emmerdale will be run from Manchester, which is effectively the end of Yorkshire TV."

Last week, ITV's executive chairman Michael Grade admitted that the financial state of commercial television had been "severely challenged" by the economic downturn.

"I have seen the cycle come and go over the years," he explained. "I have never seen anything quite as dramatic or quite as profound as this in terms of the effect on advertising revenues."

An ITV spokesman confirmed that the broadcaster is currently holding talks over its future, but dismissed claims that its production wing would be closed altogether.

He said: "As you know, operational reviews are taking place to ensure that ITV is in the best shape to meet the unprecedented challenges facing the economy, but there are no plans to drastically scale back, or shut, ITV Studios."

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CORRIE bosses have axed filming for the first time in ten years after three tragedies hit the soap in as many weeks.

Cast and crew are in mourning after Kym Marsh’s baby boy and Bill Roache’s wife died last week — shortly after vision mixer Therese Meek passed away suddenly.

Producers will close the Street set tomorrow so all staff can attend a memorial service for Sara Roache, 58, who died of a suspected heart attack ten days ago.

Together ... Kym Marsh with Hollyoaks hunk Jamie Lomas

Together ... Kym Marsh with Hollyoaks hunk Jamie Lomas

Filming was last cancelled in 1999 when Bryan Mosley — who played shopkeeper Alf Roberts — passed away aged 67.

The show was thrown into further turmoil on Thursday after Kym — barmaid Michelle Connor — was left devastated by the loss of little Archie, her son with Hollyoaks hunk Jamie Lomas.

The tot died seconds after being born 18 weeks prematurely at a Manchester hospital.

A show source said: “We have never known anything like this. Some people say there’s a jinx on the show but we see it as a combination of bad luck and coincidence. The priority is to look after the welfare of our cast.”

Telly legend ... Bill at awards with wife Sara, who died last week

Telly legend ... Bill at awards with wife Sara, who died last week

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Meanwhile, show chiefs have decided to rewrite scripts to give their grieving stars as much time off as they need.

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Crunch meetings are due to be held this week to work out how their scenes can be reorganised.

Both Kym, 32, and Bill, 76 — who plays Ken Barlow — were involved in major plot lines.

In one scene involving Kym — originally due to be shot today — her lines will now be split between three other Street actors.

Other key storylines expected to change involve Bill’s screen lady friend Martha Fraser (Stephanie Beacham) and Michelle’s plot involving Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) and Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne.

A Corrie spokesperson said: “We will have to tinker with scripts but we will be back to filming on Wednesday.”

Spirits at Corrie’s Granada studios in Manchester reportedly hit “rock bottom” following the tragedies.

Babies ... Alison, Jack and Wanda had tots

Babies ... Alison, Jack and Wanda had tots

But an insider told how moods were slightly lifted when actress Alison King — conniving Carla Connor on the ITV1 hit — gave birth to a baby girl.

The 35-year-old is now on maternity leave and is expected back in Weatherfield in the early autumn.

Jack P Shepherd, 20 — who plays troubled David Platt — is also on leave after becoming a new dad.

Wanda Opalinska, who stars as factory worker Wiki Dankowska, has also had a baby.

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The cast and crew of Coronation Street are to take a break from filming tomorrow in order to attend Bill Roache's wife's memorial service.

Earlier this month, 76-year-old Roache - who plays Ken Barlow in the Weatherfield soap - was left devastated when his wife Sara, 58, died suddenly of a suspected heart attack at the couple's Cheshire home.

Only days after the news of Roache's passing, Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor) and her partner Jamie Lomas - who plays Warren Fox in Hollyoaks - announced the loss of their first child Archie, who was born 18 weeks prematurely and died seconds after delivery.

Suspension of filming last occurred ten years ago following the death of Bryan Mosely, who played shopkeeper Alf Roberts.

Some of the soap's scripts are due to be re-worked to enable a full day's filming to take place today. Following Roache's memorial, production of the soap at Granada Studios in Manchester will return to normal on Wednesday.

A Corrie spokesperson said of the matter: "We will have to tinker with scripts but we will be filming every day this week apart from Tuesday."

[Tom]

Is Wiki coming back?

[Scarlett.]

In a good few months she will be doing, I think Kim Crowther plans to use her more too

[Tom]

Oh thats good, I like her. I seem to remember I read she was axed? Maybe just imagining it

I wonder if all of the stuff will come out eventually about her who died in the factory?

[Scarlett.]

lol nah she is on maternity leave

I was wondering that too, it seems to have faded away, maybe Wiki could come back and tell someone about it

[BigSister]

oh thats good news im glad shes coming back
and yeah they should use that storyline more

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, its itching to come out xD

[Scarlett.]

Claire is back!

and long advert time!

[Scarlett.]

haha @ Becky :laugh:

[Jen]

I like Michelle better, with Steve anyway.

and that long advert was the advert I have been looking forward too :D

[Nicky.]

LOL @ the title!

But I'm glad she is back!

I'm happy for Steve and Becky :spin:

[Scarlett.]

Steve is awesome

and it is great to finally have Claire back

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[Nicky.]

Becky don't look happy in the last picture!

and silly Ken - what is he doing :nono: :sad: xx

[Scarlett.]

He is a horny beggar innie!

[Nicky.]

HAHA!

He sure is!

Story line will be dropped soon me thinks though :3

[Nicky.]

5000th post!

Yeye! :hello: xx

[Scarlett.]

yeah, they will be rewriting it today

[BigSister]

I saw that in inside soap today
Teresa is coming back as well ^_^

[Scarlett.]

Awesome :hello:

[BigSister]

hehe im first with a spoiler this time

[Scarlett.]

Lol I know D::spin:

[Scarlett.]

Cast and crew of Coronation Street have attended a memorial service for Sara Roache, the late wife of actor Bill Roache.

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Actor Bill Roache at the memorial with his son Will and daughter Verity

Filming of the long-running soap opera was halted for the first time in a decade as around 200 mourners flocked to the service at St Bartholomew's Church in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Mrs Roache, 58, died suddenly earlier this month at the couple's home.

Stars paying their respects included Samia Smith, who plays Maria Connor, Ann Kirkbride, aka Deirdre Barlow, and Chris Gascoigne, who plays Ken's son Peter Barlow.

Shadow Chancellor George Osborne and Coronation Street creator Tony Warren also paid their respects.

Mr Roache, 76, spoke of his devastation at losing his wife, saying: "We loved Sara very much and we are all in a state of shock.

"We can't believe she is no longer with us."

The cause of her death has not yet been released.

Show bosses have told Mr Roache, who joined the cast nearly 50 years ago, to take off as much time as he needs.

The last time filming was cancelled was in 1999 when Corrie stalwart Bryan Mosley, who played shopkeeper Alf Roberts, died.

Coronation Street was recently hit by more sad news after actress Kym Marsh's son died after being born 18 weeks premature.

Ms Marsh, 32, who plays barmaid Michelle Connor, gave birth to Archie Jay Lomas last week, but he died moments later.

Despite the sadness, there has been some happy news recently for three of the show's stars.

Alison King, whose character Carla Gordon has just left the famous cobbled street, gave birth to a baby girl on February 11.

A day later, Wanda Opalinska, who plays factor worker Wicki Dankowska, welcomed a boy called Rafael.

Then on February 12, actor Jack P Shepherd, better known to Corrie fans as David Platt, and his girlfriend Lauren Shippey became parents for the first time after the birth of a daughter.

A spokesman for the show said: "Everyone at Coronation Street wishes them all well."

[BigSister]

Ive just read on another forum

that the new guy Luke might be carlas brother but thats from that all about soap mag

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CORRIE killer Tony Gordon is set to claim another victim — by charming crimper Natasha Blakeman into bed.

Soap fans will see the ditzy blonde looking tousled and dressed only in one of his shirts after a night of passion.

Standing seductively by the bedroom door, Natasha — played by Rachel Leskovac — tells Tony: “Wow. That were a wild night and a half, weren’t it?”

But she assures him: “Hey. Don’t worry. I’m not one of those girls you have to surgically remove after one night of lust.”

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The scenes next month will be the first major storyline for Natasha since she joined in Audrey Roberts’ hair salon last May.

They will horrify viewers who saw married Tony (Gray O’Brien) order the hit-and-run murder of love-rival Liam Connor last year.

Also horrified is Liam’s pregnant widow — Natasha’s workmate Maria Connor (Samia Smith). She is stunned to find herself feeling JEALOUS when Natasha confides in her about her romp.

A show source said: “Maria has stopped thinking that Tony is guilty of killing Liam — and has started to fall for him.”




and awesome..I did kinda suspect it

[Mrluvaluva]

Is this true about Kevin and Molly?

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JASON Grimshaw has a drunken romp with his AUNT in Corrie’s most bizarre love plot ever.

Jason (Ryan Thomas) is gutted when fiancée Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) dumps him for Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson).

He is comforted by older factory supervisor Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh) — also down in the dumps after splitting with dopey Kirk Sutherland.

But all hell breaks loose when the unlikely couple find out they are related.

A show insider says: “They are both horrified when they finally discover the truth.”




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[Novo]

disgusting

:cloud:

[JOSHUAH!]

ROFL.
I'm so glad Teresa's coming back!

Those Windass' are the worst family EVER, except the mother maybe.

[amby]

ewwwwww about the incest thing!!!!!!

[MrGaryy]

I feel so sorry for Julie.

[30stone]

Jason has bad taste in women. lol other than sarah she was trim.

[Scarlett.]

Lol it does suit Jase though]

Remember him and Gail? xD

[Tom4784]

Bleh! When will soaps learn? Incest = EWWWWW.

[Scarlett.]

lol yeah, but at least Jase and Julie dont go into it knowing, unlike the Dingles D:

[Tom4784]

Originally posted by Chewy
lol yeah, but at least Jase and Julie dont go into it knowing, unlike the Dingles D:

Let's hope they don't pull a hollyoaks and carry on afterwoods. :bored:

[Scarlett.]

Lol I cant see it happening, I think its a one night stand thing, just to get people talking about Corrie

That was weird in HO, they were brother and sister yeah? :yuk:

[Tom]

Because its Corrie, I bet the incest storyline will be comedy

[BigSister]

I hope it comes out after because thats just gonna be weird

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Tom
Because its Corrie, I bet the incest storyline will be comedy Yeah, most likely:laugh:

[Scarlett.]

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and this next one, I dont remember seeing in the opening titles, ever

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[JOSHUAH!]

Those were the old titles I think Chewy...

Really weird seeing the street like that though haha!

[Scarlett.]

Ah right, if its pre-November 2004 I wont remember em that much

[BigSister]

Its pre maya anyway hehe

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, thats what I was thinking

They really need some new ones now

[DamonJ]

Have you never seen these before?

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[Scarlett.]

Nope :eureka::laugh3:

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Chewy
Nope :eureka::laugh3:

I was in Blackpool today bitch =0
Weather was horrendous!

[Scarlett.]

Lol did you check out Yates? Its stunk the place out >_<

[DamonJ]

Ya. =0
They kept trying to douse it cause it keeps re-igniting =0

[Scarlett.]

yeah, they started the demolition yesterday ._.

The town hall across the road is where my dad got married :D

[DamonJ]

Originally posted by Chewy
yeah, they started the demolition yesterday ._.

The town hall across the road is where my dad got married :D

hehe I was stood on those steps today :angel:

Is there another demoltion going on too? Not so far from the sea front, cause another building looks totally ****ed and there was a crane pulling it down? :hugesmile:

[Scarlett.]

Hmm...not sure, was it close to Yates?

[Tom]

Originally posted by Chewy
Ah right, if its pre-November 2004 I wont remember em that much

They got rid of those ones with Mad Maya (I think)

Street is tiny. Anyone been on the tour? I did it, its like a shoebox and so surreal

They need new ones though

[BigSister]

Yeah i went on the tour when they had it i knocked on the duckworths door hehe

[Scarlett.]

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CORRIE firebrand Fiz Brown finds herself on the wrong side of the law when her old headmaster catches her walloping one of his pupils.

The feisty knicker-stitcher (Jennie McAlpine) sees red when she witnesses a group of bullies set upon her teenage brother Chesney (Sam Aston).

She leaps to his defence, giving each of the bigger boys a knuckle sandwich.

But Fiz is spotted by her old head Mr Griffin (Roger Morlidge) holding local badboy Kenzie Judd (Jack Cooper) by the throat and hauls her into his office.

A show source said: “Fiz is incredibly protective of Chesney. After their mum Cilla abandoned them, she’s brought him up and she’s devastated to see him being picked on.

She does what any big sister would do.”

But Mr Griffin accuses Fiz of assault and threatens to call in the Child Welfare Agency over Chesney’s truancy.

He has been skipping school for months due to the bullying and his grades are suffering.

Our source added: “Fiz worked really hard to convince social services to let Chesney live with her — and she’s got full responsibility.”

There’s more bad news at home when she hears Kenzie is pressing assault charges.

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[BigSister]

ooh kenzines back

[Scarlett.]

I remember when he was on the street last year, what did he do again?

I remember he robbed the corner shop, but Im sure he did some other stuff

[Dom:D]

Kenzies bacckk woooo!!!:thumbs:

[BigSister]

He beat Chesney up and stape saved him
He also went out with kayleigh

[Nicky.]

Aww - poor Ashley! At least the hat wasn't full of Fred! :spin:

and yey! Lukey! Toneh not happy about that, ey Chewy? :tongue: :)

[Scarlett.]

I missed Corrie tonight

btw, you can see the fight being filmed on ITV.com

[Scarlett.]

Here is the scene being filmed (http://www.itv.com/Soaps/coronationstreet/newsandgossip/FilmingChesinfight456/default.html)

EDIT: Its a slideshow:spin2:

[Scarlett.]

I enjoyed tonights episodes

There is summat about Joe...